Words to Live By: Opportunity
After my Spanish class this past Thursday, My Professor had a talk with me. She indicated that my Spanish was not up to level needed for the class. This of course was not news to me. For many weeks I had been overcome with anxiety about my performance in class. I have been studying Spanish [...]
Have President Obama Speak at Your High School Commencement
High School Graduation, that long awaited event that seems to have an equally long ceremony. There is the school song, speeches from the Salutatorian, Valedictorian, and of course the Principal. All standard and all oh so monotonous, and in my personal experience, very boring. What if on graduation day after the principal was introduced, he [...]
Finding Your Way: Choosing a Career Path
What do you want to be when you grow up? We all remember being presented with this question throughout elementary and middle school. The typical response would be things along the lines of fireman, doctor, nurse, and of course the occasional astronaut. Fast forward to your late high school or college years and once again [...]
Just How Important is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Exam also known as the GRE can bring back painful memories of a certain other standardized test (The SAT) and begs the question: Why do I need to take this? Well be not dismayed Visionaries, I am here to shed some light on the isssue.
First things first, the GRE is important and [...]
Excellent Opportunity for Service this Summer!
Visionaries if you are looking for a way to get involved this summer and enhance your resume I have the perfect program for you.
Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
June and July 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute is a summer academic internship program held [...]
Look before you Leap
Hello once again Visionaries. We recentely published and article about starting a franchise. An article on Entrepreneur.com has provided a list of warning signs to look for when research a franchise:
Warning Signs
As you dig for information on a low-cost franchise, watch out for these red flags, says Joseph Mathews, co-author of Street Smart Franchising:
Bilingualism: Better Value?
America may be the melting pot of the world, but until recent times only one language was dominant and critical to your success, that language being English. As the world continues to become smaller, the use of other languages in the American workplace and educational system increases. As we watch the world change before our [...]
Fast Track: Earning Potential With a Two Year Degree
For some Visionaires the thought of going to a four year college is both challenging and unappealing. To remain competitive in today’s economy it is important to further one’s education.Taken from MSN.com is a list of Two year degrees with high earning potential and promising projected growth for the future
Franchise Anyone?
Visionaries its never too early to start thinking about your future; especially your financial future. These are tough economic times and everyone should have some sort of game plan for financial stability. In pursuit of economic independence many people are looking to start their own business. Becoming an entrepreneur has many risks and rewards. Owning [...]